Patrolman Charles G. Stipetich, Oakdale Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Charles G. Stipetich

Oakdale Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, July 3, 2022

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Charles G. Stipetich

Patrolman Chuckie Stipetich was shot and killed by a road rage driver who followed him to the 400 block of Fountain Street in Blawnox at 10:30 pm.

Patrolman Stipetich exited his vehicle, and the subject confronted him. The subject pushed his father to the ground after his father stated that his son was a law enforcement officer. Then he shot Patrolman Stipetich, who returned fire to protect his father.

The subject was arrested and charged with criminal homicide and two counts of reckless endangerment. He was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.

Patrolman Stipetich was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Oakdale Borough Police Department for only two days and had just recently graduated from Municipal Police Academy 10 days earlier. He is survived by his parents, brother, and grandparents.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 2 days
Badge 3709
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Not available
Offender Sentenced to 20 to 40 years

off duty

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Patrolman Stipetich,
On today, the 3rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 3, 2025